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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1906
Page
5
A veteran detective muses on the bias toward guilt in prosecutions and the necessity for belief in innocence on the defense side. He recalls cases of psychology in detection, the challenge of shadowing in large buildings, and a tale where burglars befriended a detective only to reveal the need for caution in relying on outsiders.
An old advertisement extols Cascarets as a harmless bowel stimulant, claiming they improve digestion, breath, and vitality. It urges readers to carry a ten cent box, use them for artificial exercise of the bowels, and avoid purging or irritation, insisting 90 percent of illnesses start in the bowels.
A boastful detective recalls cases where criminals were outwitted by clever tactics. He notes small, inconspicuous men often succeed best and recounts a southern city case using a telephone to compel a detainee to reveal stolen horses and other crimes.
A collection of kitchen recipes for Lenten dishes including curried eggs with onions and broth, cheese topped egg bake, mushroom and egg sauce over toast, Turbot boiled in malt and vinegar, and a German style sauce for shad and lobster. The instructions mix steps, seasonings, and temperatures, focusing on egg, cream, and sauce preparations from a vintage menu.
A young couple, with only $300 to furnish, sourced pieces from junk shops and auctions rather than department stores. They rented a modest country house near Philadelphia, budgeted $8 monthly rent, and creatively mended or repurposed items to craft rooms from hall to dining area. Their plan included rag rugs, repurposed curtains, and carefully selected antique pieces, kept within their $8 monthly income and expenses.
Instructions urge more free exercise for children and outline simple daily motions. Describes ten minute routines and basic stretches to improve posture and tone, emphasizing home practice and minimal school time.
A city meeting in Monee seeks to raise the license tax, proposing a hike surpassing $1,000. Officials aim to secure funds for municipal needs as debate continues over the method and amount of the levy.
D Bowen assistant general passenger agent of the Chicago and Alton railway with St. Louis HQ, now in Indianapolis, plans to push business in the territory. Traveling with District Passenger Agent Lennarta they depart for Cincinnati then Louisville. Bowen suggests a cut off between Springfield and Jacksonville division to shorten Indianapolis to Kansas City passage.
A brief compilations note presents a proverb about Native American sayings warning that the paleface’s actions do not match his promises, reflecting cultural observations of integrity and reliability.
A quirky collage shows Everett True editorials and humorous snippets about everyday life. It blends fashion notes, marital tidbits, and travel mentions with a mock serious tone. The piece hints at social habits, consumer culture, and petty disputes through playful dialogue and truncated captions.
The piece reviews three hat models with ornate features. Hats feature high crowns, narrow brims, chiffon and gold thread embroidery, and decorative elements like hackles, green collage clusters, and peacock plumes. It evokes vintage western fashion with notes on color and materials.
A pro divorce essay argues marriage centers on deep love and sexual union, rejects religious ceremony as a mere social form, and says laws should not force decency. It urges masculine moral education, home papers for men, and proposes laws allowing separation without legal disgrace when love dies.
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